In Memoriam

John Marshall Jenkins ’39

(Company C) died in Hanover, New Hampshire on Nov. 23, 2020. After graduating from Dartmouth in 1943, he was an army draftee, on his way to Camp Upton, Long Island, New York. A year later, he entered OCS (Officers Candidate School), as a new second lieutenant, and was assigned to Army Air Force Intelligence. He served on Army Air Force bases in Hays, Kansas, (B29s) and Alexandria, Louisiana, (B17s). Twice posted for overseas duty, he was twice scratched as the war ended in Europe and then in the Pacific.

John and his wife Mary lived in suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, New Canaan, Connecticut, Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Westport, Connecticut for 38 years while John worked in sales and marketing for La France Industries, (eventually VP, board of directors), followed by 25 years with the Imperial Schrade. He retired in 1991.

John was a devoted volunteer, throughout his long life. He transported the handicapped to medical appointments, drove for the Red Cross and the Blood Bank, and delivered Meals on Wheels. In Westport he chaired the Railroad Parking Commission. In Hanover he was a Red Jacket volunteer at DHMC and a volunteer and board member at the Upper Valley Hostel (now Maynard House). At Kendal, where John and Mary moved in 1999, he helped residents in the Kendal Health Center and served on various committees.

After John retired, he and Mary traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia and the U.S. He always found time for tennis and an occasional golf game and enjoyed 40 years of summer vacations in Nantucket. John is survived by his wife of 76 years, Mary; two sons; two daughters; six grandsons, two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

David Mehard Ellis H’42

died in his home at Charter House on April 20, 2020. He graduated high school from University School in Cleveland, Ohio, then served in the 94th Infantry Division in WWII, where he was assigned to the 376 Infantry Regiment Company D from 1943–1946. He earned a Bronze Star in Battle of the Bulge.

He attended Case Western Reserve University and earned a B.S. in mechanical/electrical engineering. In 1951, David started work with General

Motors as a project engineer for Fischer Body in Detroit. Upon retirement, he moved to Carlsbad, California where he married his second wife, Jean in 1990, and they resided in Carlsbad until 2010, when they moved to Charter House in Rochester, Minnesota.

David was a Postal History collector for Michigan State and published a book titled “Michigan Postal History 1805–1986.”

He was a member of the American Philatelic Society and the Peninsular State Philatelic Society.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Roberta, and is survived by his wife, Jean; four daughters; two sons; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

George Pomeroy “Skipper”

Kingsley, Jr. N ’44 died Sept. 8, 2020. He was educated at The Haverford School and Governor Dummer Academy. He spent summers at Culver. Upon graduation from high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his country, Skipper attended Williams College and Syracuse University. A lifelong lover of history, Skipper taught at Massanutten Military Academy and at The Swain School. Upon his retirement, Skipper shared his infectious love of soccer with many young people by coaching and officiating in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He was an avid reader and also loved the outdoors. Skipper was preceded in death by a brother and a daughter. He is survived by his companion of many years, Ann Clarke Brady; two daughters, two sons; two adopted sons, and seven grandchildren.

John Randolph Dover III ’45

(Company B) N ’41 died Oct. 5, 2020, at the DuBose Health Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After graduating from Culver, he furthered his education at UNC Chapel Hill and UNC School of Law. He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard. After practicing law for many years in Shelby, North Carolina, John began work at the Seminary at Melodyland School of Theology, followed by work at the General Theological Seminary of New York. His varied career included being an executive for the family business, Dover Textiles, attorney-at-law in Shelby, and an Episcopal priest at Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange, California, and later at the Church of Our Savior in Johns Island, South Carolina. John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ann. He is survived by two daughters, one son, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Albert Gilpin Schoemann

NB ’46 died July 29, 2020 of cancer at his home in New York City. He graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with a degree in theatre and performed with the Antioch Shakespeare Festival under the direction of Arthur Lithgow. He worked as a newscaster on Ohio radio.

Schoemann pursued graduate theatre study at Smith College before being called into the U.S. Army, where he served for two years. He moved to New York City to finish his theatre study at the American Theatre Wing and served as a page at the NBC television studios. He worked as an actor’s agent, a production and stage manager for off-Broadway shows, and eventually moved into the area of casting.

He developed and headed the national casting program at Theatre Communications Group (TCG) for major regional theatres throughout the U.S. He also worked as general manager of the National Shakespeare Company, a touring company that hired young actors from throughout the U.S. to tour colleges and universities in Shakespearian productions. In 1974 he cofounded, with Philip Meister and Mario Siletti, the National Shakespeare Conservatory, a fully accredited professional two-year actor training program in New York City, as well as a summer conservatory in the Catskills, eventually becoming the director until 1998.

Later in life, he and his wife, Pamela, spent summers on Cape Cod, running the family summer vacation rental business, Holly Tree Cottages, by Nauset Beach. Albert was preceded in death by his son Eric. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, one son, two daughters and six grandchildren.

The obituary dates are from August 1 – December 31, 2020

John Robert Brown ’46

(Troop I) of Lizton, Indiana, died Aug. 27, 2020. He was a successful farmer and businessman, a loving husband and father. He graduated from Purdue University with a mechanical engineering degree before serving in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Korean War. He had a passion for the land, was an accomplished horseman and loved to play games with family and friends. He served as a director of Lizton Financial Corporation and State Bank of Lizton for 31 years and served as chairman of the board for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeri; two daughters; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Gregory.

Donald Latimer Crandell T

’46 died on Oct. 28, 2020 in Redding, California. He spent his high school years during WWII at Culver, where he played football and was on the swimming team. Don attended San Francisco State College, U.C. Davis and U.C. Berkeley, where he received his teaching credentials, and began his teaching career in 1949 at Town School in San Francisco.

He was drafted for the Korean War and served in the U.S. Army in Japan. Don returned to teaching, and his young family moved to Danville/Alamo for the next 40 years. He taught for 20 years at Mt. Diablo High School where he was renowned for telling stories of his encounters with enemy spies in Hawaii every December 7th. After retirement, Don and Sue relocated to Redding to be closer to their family. Don is survived

IN MEMORIAM

by his wife of 64 years, Sue; two daughters, two sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Chris Tocky Christ ’47 (Band)

of Battle Creek, Michigan, died Nov. 16, 2020. He pursued Culver after seeing an advertisement in Boys Life magazine and credited Culver with his life of discipline. He graduated summa cum laude from Albion College in 1951 and received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1954. He also received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Albion College in 1997. He joined the law firm now bearing his name, Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, in 1959 and started his legal career as a trial lawyer and assistant prosecuting attorney, progressing to a specialty in estate planning.

Chris said his mission in life was to “just try to do something with my life in a meaningful way every day. Nothing spectacular, nothing earthshaking, but maybe helpful to those who sought my counsel.” Of his numerous successes, some of his proudest professional accomplishments included his involvement negotiating the merger of two competing hospitals in Battle Creek, so that the citizens of Battle Creek could have better access to healthcare. He was also appointed to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation where he served as member and chairperson. There his communication and leadership skills were applied to a world stage, affording him the opportunity to meet with various world leaders to help establish problem-solving projects.

As a man of family and faith, he was well-known for his community service, advocacy and leadership. He served on numerous boards, including being a director on the Culver Legion Board, and received multiple awards and recognition for his community service and leadership.

Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean, daughter Teri, and granddaughter Heather. He is survived by his three children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Gerald Kenneth Rabushka ’48

(Company B) died on Sept. 12, 2020. He graduated from Washington University and St. Louis University Law School. He served as a judge advocate officer in the U.S. Air Force and then practiced law in Clayton, Missouri, for 44 years. Gerry is survived by his wife, Sherry, two daughters and five grandchildren. He was an avid reader, squash player and loved bridge, his daughters, grandchildren and boyhood friends.

Donald Llody Marti ’49

(Band) died Aug. 19, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Don earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a partner in the Lincoln law firm of Marti, O’Gara, Dalton, Bruckner, and Keating. Don was a member of the Nebraska Board of Abstractors and Examiners appointed by former Gov. Norbert Tiemann. Don served in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps and was honorably discharged a first lieutenant in 1955. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karolyn Kagan Marti, two children, and seven grandchildren. A brother, Douglas ’52, preceded him in death.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) William T. Black ’49 (Company D) W

’43 died at home on Sept. 21, 2020, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and then immediately entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and then commanded engineer companies in Korea, the Seventh Army Bridge Park in Germany, the post engineer for the Seventh Infantry Division, and a provisional engineer battalion in Vietnam. He also served as executive officer for four major commands, including Office of the Engineer, Europe, The U.S. Army Construction Agency (V), the Engineer Command, Vietnam, and the U.S. Army War College Post at Carlisle. His last overseas tour was Director of Services, NATO/ SHAPE Support Group and Deputy Commander, Chievres Air Force Base, Mons, Belgium. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorius Service Medal, and three U.S. Army Commendation Medals. Later he attended graduate schools at the Missouri School of Mines and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, attaining a master’s degree in business management.

After retirement from the U.S. Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel, he worked for 15 years as human resources manager for the Material Handling Equipment Division of FMC Corporation (Syntron). Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean, an infant son and a granddaughter. He is survived by three daughters, five grandsons and one great-grandson.

David Judd Nutting ’49

(Battery A) died Sept. 23, 2020 at his home in Green Valley, Arizona. His love for inventing and tinkering inspired him to become a designer, engineer, inventor, entrepreneur and author. After graduating from Pratt Institute School of Design, David served two years as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From there he joined the design firm Brooks Stevens Associates, and became involved in the design of Evinrude Outboard Motors, 3M products, Enstrom Helicopters. He also designed the first SUV, and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

David established Nutting Industries and created a series of coin-operated amusement games. Pioneering the world of arcade rooms in malls, 22 Red Baron game rooms were established throughout the country. In 1970 his company became the research and development consultants to Bally/Midway Mfg., where they created the first microprocessor pinball and video game systems. Some of the more famous games they produced were Gunfight, Seawolf, Ms. Pac-Man, Wizard of Wor, Tron and Baby Pac-Man.

In his spare time David studied quantum physics and in 2005 wrote a book on the subject, “Language of Nature.” For the last 16 years, David continued to tinker, invent and write books. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, daughter Lisa, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Dean Alan DeVoe ’49 (Troop

II) died on Oct. 13, 2020 in Lima, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S. in business administration in 1953, where he also served as a Wing Commander for the OSU Air Force ROTC Unit. Dean entered the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and served as a supply officer. After discharge from the Air Force, he held management positions across several industries until his retirement. Dean was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ruth, and is survived by one brother, eight nieces and nephews, 13 grandnieces and nephews, and one greatgrand-niece.

James Andrew Briggs NB ’49

died on Nov. 4, 2020. Jim attended Columbia City High School and spent his summers at Culver, where he played the drums in the marching band. He attended DePauw University, then earned his law degree at the University of Michigan. Jim was a founding partner of the predecessor to the office of Taft, Settinius, and Hollister, LLP. and remained in practice for 35 years. Upon retiring, he spent his days caring for and unconditionally loving the animals at the Wilson Family Farm in Carmel, Indiana.

THOMAS SULLIVAN SR. ’55, W’48

Thomas Christopher Sullivan Sr. ’55

(Battery B) W’48 of Bay Village, Ohio, a prominent business leader who led the family business, coatings company RPM International, for 55 years, died peacefully on Nov. 30, 2020 surrounded by his family.

After graduating from Culver, Tom attended Miami University of Ohio, where he was elected president of the freshman class and served on the student senate for four years. Post college, Tom was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and was deployed throughout the Pacific as a communications officer on the destroyer U.S.S. Braine.

Tom joined his father’s business, Republic Powdered Metals, as a division sales manager in 1961. The company’s sales were $2 million at that time. In 1971 he was thrust into the role as RPM’s leader after his father’s unexpected death. He developed a plan to aggressively grow the $11 million company and guided RPM into international markets, instituted an annual planning process and committed to rewarding shareholders with a consistently increasing cash dividend. During the ensuing 30 years, he grew the company to more than $2 billion in sales through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions, achieving record sales every year and record net income in nearly every year as well.

His extensive philanthropic work gave him sustained joy, in collaboration with his wife, Sandy. In 1991, through Tom’s signature generosity, they established The Thomas C. and Sandra S. Sullivan Family Foundation, primarily as an example to their children and grandchildren of the importance of giving back to the community and finding fulfillment in assisting others.

Tom and Sandy were especially motivated to promote education initiatives championing the aspirations of underprivileged youth from elementary school through college, as demonstrated by their enduring support for Metro Catholic and Urban Community School, as well as the Sullivan Scholars, a nonprofit established by their children. Other recent grant recipients through the Sullivan Family Foundation include Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Community Service Alliance, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeast Ohio, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the West Side Catholic Center and Malachi House.

A man of deep faith, Tom was particularly proud to receive the Charles Eisenman Award, presented by the Jewish Community Federation for embodying the tenets of his faith by embracing the faiths of all people. Tom’s most enduring trait was his belief in and love for people. He had an incredible knack for connecting with others and trusting in their abilities. As a result, people would rise to the occasion to deliver on his positive expectations. This is the spirit he brought to the boardroom, family table and the widening circles of his influence, which will long be felt in the greater community.

Tom was deeply committed to Culver and served in a variety of roles: as a class and reunion volunteer, the Athletic Advisory Council, and the Legion Board. In 1979, he was awarded honorary membership in the Culver’s Cum Laude Society Chapter. He was the Legion President from 1976-1977, served more than 20 years on the CEF Board of Trustees, and was an emeritus trustee at the time of his death.

Thomas Sullivan

Thomas and Sandra Sullivan

Tom was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Sandy. He is survived by four sons Frank ’79 W’74; Sean W’75; Tom, Jr. ’82 W’77; Dan ’83 W’78; two daughters, Kathleen SSG ’82 W’80, and Julie ’87 W’81 SSG ’84; 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

CULVER’S FIRST GRADUATE OF THE YEAR, HAL HOLBROOK ’42

“There are places on this campus where I have lived…and died — and out of that I got me.”

— Hal Holbrook ’42

Culver Academies first Man of the Year, actor Hal Holbrook, died Jan. 23 at his home in Beverly Hills, California. His death was confirmed by his assistant Joyce Cohen. He was 95. Holbrook was the first Man (now Graduate) of the Year in the fall of 1967. The announcement of his selection came after his “Mark Twain Tonight!” television special was watched by 30 million households that March.

In making the announcement of Holbrook’s selection, Supt.

Delmar T. Spivey wrote that

Holbrook’s career — even 54 years ago — was based on the committee’s criteria that his “personal achievement has brought honor to himself and Culver.” Holbrook was introduced to the theater his first-class year at Culver. He needed an extra credit hour for graduation. He was told there would be no homework and that “Col. (C.C.) Mather was a great guy. He was. He had a great talent for just being human. He opened me up.” That led to a prolific career in theater, film, and television. But the one role that he created in 1954 and played until 2017 became his trademark: Mark Twain. Holbrook toured with his award-winning one-man show for 63 years, portraying America’s best-known writer and satirist. Holbrook performed the show in all 50 states, internationally, on television, and twice on Broadway. During his career, Holbrook won five Emmy Awards, a Tony Award for “Mark Twain Tonight!” and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in “Into the Wild.” He is known for his portrayals of some of America’s most pivotal characters: Twain, Abraham Lincoln, and Lincoln ally Preston Blair. In “All the President’s Men,” he played Deep Throat, the source that led Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein to break open the Watergate scandal. Holbrook came back to the Culver campus on several occasions. In 2004, he and his wife, actress Dixie Carter, returned for his induction into the inaugural class of the Arts & Letters Hall of Fame. He performed “Mark Twain Tonight!” twice, in 1962 and 2014. During his final visit, theatre students watched a special showing of “Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey,” a documentary directed by

Scott Teems. The film takes viewers behind the scenes with Holbrook for an intimate look at Twain’s continuing influence on American culture and the actor who portrays him. Following the movie,

Holbrook talked with students, asked questions of them, and answered theirs.

The following night he performed “Mark Twain Tonight!” in front of a packed Eppley Auditorium audience. After his performance, Holbrook came back on stage, took his bows during a standing ovation, and exited. Then the CMA cadets spontaneously started to sing “The Culver Song.” Members of CGA quickly joined in and all the students cheered at the conclusion.

The rush of emotion that washed over the audience can only be described as a classic Culver Moment.

During his Culver years in 1942

Holbrook performing as Mark Twain at Culver in 2014

It was a Saturday, as I recall. As Vedette editor, I had assigned myself to interview the actor Hal Holbrook, a 1942 Culver graduate and fellow Cleveland native who was returning to campus that day to present what became his definitive performance of the American icon, Mark Twain, white linen suit, vest, raspy voice and all. What began with routine questions in the old guest house turned into an entire day of countless inquiries about his life, his CMA experiences, his acting, his act and art as an important and integral part of life. He was so open and approachable. I was mesmerized, no, actually magnetized by him and his thoughts. We strolled the campus while he recalled life there. He listened so well and responded on topic. Mark Twain wrote about life as lived by real Americans in the 19th century. Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, Jim, Becky, Aunt Polly. A shocking departure from the high teas and drawing-room discourse of British literature. Literary realism became an American thing. A lot of today’s teenagers don’t read those down-to-earth tales anymore. Holbrook had read those books at Culver and post-college as the idea of a one-man Mark Twain stage performance coalesced in his theatrical mind. The actor was a decade into reliving Twain’s life when we talked. Altogether, Holbrook was Mark Twain on stage for 60 years, longer than Mark Twain was Mark Twain on stage. Holbrook died in January at 95, 21 years longer than Twain lived. Twain’s honesty and clear speaking impressed Holbrook. And his observations on America, Washington and politicians sounded just as sharp in the 20th century as they had in the 19th. Holbrook memorized about 15 hours of Twain’s observations, quips and writings. He told me the show was not scripted. He just pulled up anecdote and lines from memory as they came to him, which Holbrook pointed out to me, made them (and him) seem more spontaneous on stage. Later, in the auditorium basement Holbrook began physically transforming into Twain. The mental transformation was already underway. There was a wild white wig. The bushy mustache, of course. Makeup to darken his skin so stage lights wouldn’t bleach it.

I kept asking questions and he kept answering. “The stage isn’t a book,” he said, “where you tell readers everything. It’s a place where you lead the audience to discover for themselves what you’re presenting. Or at least they think they discover it.”

At one point he took a makeup pen to apply age spots to his cheeks. I started to ask something. He held up a hand for silence. He was counting the spots. 74 spots on the left cheek. Then another 74 on the right. No one would know the spots number the same, I remarked. He looked straight at me. “I know!” he said. “Minor details are not minor.”

From my theater seat I saw someone else up there. The former cadet and actor and luncheon companion was gone. Mark Twain was there. In person. At one point the old man sitting in the chair fell strangely silent. So did the audience. He remained silent. So did the puzzled audience. For a long time. Uncomfortably. Then, one by one audience members began to discover for themselves that the old guy on stage had fallen asleep. The growing laughter awakened him. And he continued storytelling. As years passed, the aging Holbrook once recalled, he needed less makeup to age his face. But I’ve never forgotten that on that Saturday night in 1962 he placed 74 age spots on each cheek. Not 73. Not 75. But 74. Because, you see, minor details are not minor.

A Remembrance of Hal Holbrook

Andrew Malcolm as a student

Writer Andrew H. Malcolm is a 1962 CMA graduate who, like Hal Holbrook, received the Academy’s McDonald Watch upon graduation. And, like Holbrook, he is a member of the Arts & Letters Hall of Fame.

IN MEMORIAM

He leaves behind the Fitzgerald, Wilson and Brickley families, along with many treasured friends, who were like family to him.

Dr. John “Jack” Lyman Kihm

’49 (Company B) died Nov. 24, 2020 at his home after a nine-year battle with cancer. Dr. Kihm was a graduate of the University of Michigan College of Literature and Science and the University of Michigan Medical School class of 1956. He served his post-graduate surgical residency at Mt. Carmel Memorial Hospital and his orthopedic residency at Borgess Hospital. He was certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1964 and accepted as a Fellow of American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons.

Dr. Kihm practiced orthopedic surgery in Kalamazoo from 1961 to 1990, founding Kalamazoo Orthopedic Surgery, PC. He retired from surgery in 1990. An early pioneer in joint replacements in 1969, he taught orthopedics in the Borgess/Bronson orthopedic residency in Kalamazoo. He served on the Board of the American Fracture Association and was a member of many medical societies, including the Flying Physicians Association.

After retirement he served on the Airport Committee and the Board of Governors of Spruce Creek Fly-in Community, Port Orange, Florida. He was an avid flier for 54 years and received the Orville Wright award for 50 years of safe flying from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2016, logging more than 10,000 hours accident-free in several models of single and twinengine planes. He enjoyed water sports and scuba diving and was a member of the Undersea Medical Society. He was also a true marksman with national and state awards in rifle, pistol, and shotgun. Dr. Kihm also served on the Culver Legion Board. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patti; four daughters, two sons; 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.

Dr. Henry Albert Lee ’50 of Snowmass Village, Colorado, died on Sept. 3, 2020. He attended the University of Arkansas, and finally the University of Missouri at Columbia, where he completed medical school, and most importantly, met and married his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean Schwiering. He then finished his residency in radiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Henry moved to Kansas City in 1962, where he practiced radiology at Baptist Medical Center and was eventually named head of the department until his retirement in 1989.

Henry was an avid golfer. He was also passionate about model railroading, and once graced the cover of Model Railroader magazine. Henry also loved to ski, which led him to build a home in the mountains in Colorado, which was the hub of all family gatherings.

John Corwin DeFord ’51

(Company B) died Aug. 3, 2020 in Carrrollton, Ohio. He attended Ohio University before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John owned the Carroll Lanes Bowling Alley and was inducted into the McCook Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Church of Christ. John is survived by his wife, Sue; one son, David, and three grandchildren.

Douglas Lawrence MacKenzie

’51 (Troop I) died Sept. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Purdue University with a BS in mechanical engineering. He obtained his Indiana Professional Engineering (PE) License in 1960. He began his career at the Emerson Electric Company in St. Louis; followed by National Homes Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana. Doug switched careers and moved his young family to West Nashville to open a Burger Chef in 1964. He developed and owned six Burger Chefs throughout Tennessee. In 1984, he joined the Metropolitan Nashville Codes Department as a plans examiner and was promoted to chief plans examiner in 1988, where he served until his retirement in 2000.

As a dedicated government servant, Doug was instrumental in the codification of the Metro Nashville Electric Code and earned the MTCOA Lifetime Achievement Award. Doug was most proud of his participation on the Project Teams for the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Nissan Stadium. Titans fans can thank Doug for the comfortable stadium seats as he insisted that the developer add three additional inches of legroom to each seat, causing a reconfiguration of the stadium.

Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Patricia, and is survived by two daughters, two sons, D. Scott MacKenzie ’74 (Battery A), Mark A. MacKenzie T ’76, one daughter-in-law, Amy Stivers MacKenzie ’75 (West Lodge), and seven grandchildren.

James Frederick Morrison ’51

(Company A W’47) died on Dec. 21, 2020 in Naples, Florida, with his family around him. He graduated from Northwestern University, where he received his B.A. ’55 and M.B.A., ’58. He served in the U.S. Air Force and went on the Honor Flight in 2018.

Most of Jim’s career was spent with International Flavors & Fragrances, NYC, where he was Controller and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East & Africa. Living in London for five years gave him the opportunity to travel even more. Jim served on the boards of churches wherever he lived … from Whitefish Bay to Manhasset, Rumson to Naples. He enjoyed golf — his forever game — and won countless matches around the country. In Naples Jim was a member of The Greater Naples Leadership Program, the Forum Club, Naples Council of World Affairs, St. Andrews Society and Circumnavigators. He is survived by his wife, Myra, of 63 years, two daughters, Hollie L ’78 and Cynthia L’79; and five grandchildren.

Ronald Robertus Henry Witort

’52 (Troop B) N ’50 died on Sept. 13, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California, of heart disease. He graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in social studies in 1956, then served in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator in bomber-refueling tankers while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base. During his service, he married his wife, Beverly, in 1957. Ron earned his teaching license in California and began teaching at Mountain View School. He developed new teaching methods in the U.S. and in Canada, including the introduction of computers to the classroom in the 1980s. Late in his career, Ron taught at Winton Middle School and in the credential program at California State University, Stanislaus. Ron is survived by his wife Beverly; two sons, two daughters, 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

William Turner “W.T.” Ray, Jr. Turner ’52 (Company C)

of Monterey, Tennessee, died on Nov. 23, 2020. He was truly larger than life and rose to meet any opportunity he came across. The list of life accomplishments is long: Yale University graduate, service in the U.S. Army Airborne as a paratrooper, lifelong member of the Monterey United Methodist Church, president of Builder’s Supply Company, board member of One Bank of Tennessee, avid snow skier, biker, runner, and patron of University of Tennessee football. His greatest accomplishment was the nearly 50-year marriage he had with his wife, Frances. They were known far and wide for their dinner parties, wit and charm. W.T. is survived by three nieces, one nephew, three great-nephews and one great-niece. A brother, Jack ’53, preceded him in death.

Lawrence Fitzgerald Boesel N

’53 died on Aug. 7, 2020 in Toledo, Ohio. An avid athlete, he attended Culver Naval Summer School and set several swimming records. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in dentistry. He later served in the U.S. Air Force, providing medical care to men and women stationed at Minot Air Force base in North Dakota.

Following his military service, Boesel opened up his own dental practice in Toledo before relocating to the community of Rossford, where he spent his career serving neighborhood families. Dedicated to serving the underprivileged, he donated all of his dental equipment and machinery to dental providers in Haiti upon his retirement. An enthusiastic snow skier, he traveled all over the country to find “the perfect powder” and was president of the Toledo Ski Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine. He is survived by his longtime companion, Janice Simon, two sisters and one brother.

Thomas Michael “Mike”

Mehaffy ’54 (Battery A) W ’48, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died at home on Aug. 10, 2020. While at Culver, he played tennis, football and wrestled, and won the Chambers Award, given to the cadet who excelled in both academics and athletics. He earned a BS in civil engineering at Georgia Tech.

After receiving his Registered Professional Engineer status, Mehaffy founded Thomco, Inc., Mehaffy Construction and Simco, companies that do primarily bridge work in the state. He was also part-owner of Jet Asphalt in El Dorado. He served on the several boards, including the Little Rock Boys and Girls Club and the University of Arkansas Foundation Board.

Mike was an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed duck hunting. He played tennis throughout his lifetime, winning several state and regional titles. He also loved to fly airplanes, having earned a private pilot’s license when he was 25. Mike is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sheila; two children, Melissa and Patrick; and five grandchildren.

Karl Adams III ’54 (Company

D) of Lodi, California, died Aug. 21, 2020. After graduating from Culver, he served in the military for more than four years, then graduated from Harvard University and later earned his MBA in marketing from Santa Clara University.

A salesman at heart, Nick loved showing off the newest gadgets that hit the market. He loved music and performed in many groups, at events, at church, and most recently was a member of Mixed Metafore. Nick was also member of United Methodist Church and loved telling people of the work that God did in his life. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; three daughters; two stepsons; and four grandchildren.

Dr. Malcolm Henderson Rourk

Jr. ’54 died Sept. 4, 2020, in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Davidson College with a BA in English. A Fulbright scholarship recipient, he then spent a year in Germany studying and conducting research. In 1963, Dr. Rourk graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1965–1968 at Eglin Air Force Base. He completed his residency in pediatrics, followed by a fellowship in pulmonology. He also spent a sabbatical year at UNC Health System, where he studied pediatric gastroenterology.

Dr. Rourk spent his career at Duke University as an associate clinical professor, where he led the team that created the Division of Pediatric GI and Nutrition. He completed his career as the director of the Pediatric Residency Program. He also served on the Duke Medical School Admissions Committee for many years.

A lifelong Presbyterian, he served as a deacon, elder, and in several leadership roles at the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jane; three children and one grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Malcolm Henderson Rourk III.

William Ezra Haslem ’54

(Company B) N ’52 died Oct. 21, 2020 at home in Union, Michigan, following a long battle with cancer.

IN MEMORIAM

He earned his bachelor’s degree at DePauw University in 1958 and a post-graduate degree from Indiana State University in 1964. He worked in manufacturing in Terre Haute for four years before moving to Elkhart, where he taught all levels of English at Northside Junior High and Memorial High School for 27 years. Bill retired from Elkhart Community Schools in 1991. He was a lifelong member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Moose Lodge #599. Bill is survived by his wife Deanna; one son; one daughter and four granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his only grandson, Erik, in 2019 and a brother, William ’53.

“Fernie” George Holt ’54

(Band) died on Nov. 26, 2020 in California. He was born in Panama in the Canal Zone, where his father was a tugboat captain who pulled ships through the canal locks. He left Panama to attend Culver, where he played football, and continued later at Long Beach City College in California and North Central College in Illinois. At age 20, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, which was a tremendous source of pride for him. In 1962 he married his wife, Sue, and moved to California, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State and spent many years as a beloved high school football coach and teacher. Together they built a life they loved. George spent many years researching his family’s genealogy and wrote several short stories based on his ancestors’ lives. He loved his Cubs and his Bears but eventually became a big Los Angeles Angels fan as well. He remained a sports fanatic his entire life and spent many days cheering on his grandkids in the gym and on the ball field. George is survived by his wife, Susan, one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren.

James Lamberton Mitchell ’55

died Aug. 20, 2020. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Stanford University. After receiving a commission in the U.S. Coast Guard, he was stationed in Panama as part of the U.S. Small Craft Inspection and Training Team, for which he received a Legion of Merit Medal.

Upon discharge from the Coast Guard, Jim moved to Seattle and became a radio announcer. He moved to Sacramento where he worked as a TV consumer reporter. A few years later ABC hired Jim and he moved to southern California where he was responsible for reporting news from the 11 western states. Jim resigned from ABC to form his own public relations company for solar energy projects.

Jim met his wife, Meryle, in 1986 at a charity fundraiser for the Orange Country Chamber Music Orchestra. They moved to Temecula in 2001, where he was very active in preserving the community. He successfully opposed the “Up Zoning” of property immediately adjacent to the wine country. He joined Save Our Southwest Hills, and together with the Pechanga Indian Tribe and the City of Temecula, won a hard-fought battle against a proposed quarry mine on Pu’Eska Mountain. Jim used his radio and TV skills to arrange several local debates for candidates running for the Temecula City Council and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

Jim is survived by his wife, Meryle, his four daughters, and his stepdaughter and stepson. In addition, they have 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Charles “Chuck” Kenneth

McPherson ’56 (Band) died on Oct. 16, 2020, in Springfield, Va. He studied at the University of California-Berkeley and Waynesburg College and received a B.S. in 1966. Chuck worked as a systems engineer, programmer/analyst, and HQ staff corporate information manager. He was one of the first polio vaccine recipients from Dr. Jonas Salk and was committed to continuing the fight to eradicate it through his work with Rotary International. He also served as assistant district commander of the Boy Scouts of America. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, SueZann. He is survived by a daughter and a son, and two grandchildren. His ashes will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

James Taylor Evans ’56 (Com-

pany C) of Frisco, Texas, died on Nov. 17, 2020. He attended Texas Christian University and Baylor Dental School, from which he graduated in 1964. Taylor was board certified by the American Association of Orthodontics and practiced for 45 years. His marriage to Netha Lynn Scott in 1958 produced three children: Scott, Taylor Jr. and Heidi. Taylor remarried Carol Cantrell in 1998, who survives him. Other survivors include two sons, one stepson, one stepdaughter, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Heidi.

Daniel Ward Schryver ’56

(Company C) W’51 of Canton, Georgia, died at home on Dec. 6, 2020. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal, he received a B.A. from Hillsdale College, after which he began a 40 year career as a salesman/account manager in the bearings and alloy metals industry.

A private pilot at age 15, he loved flying and in his earlier years would pilot friends and family in a Cessna 172 to multiple events and family gatherings. He enjoyed going to air shows and remained an aviation enthusiast throughout his life. Ward was also a lover of performance automobiles and was involved in the Gymkhana and road rally circuit during the 1970s. Daniel is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilma Sue; three sons, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His father

Daniel Alfred Schryver ’15

N’13 and cousins John Robert Henkle ’20 (Company H) and

Maynard Wesley Schryver ’25

(Company H) also attended Culver.

Isaac Newton Coolley III ’57

(Company C) of Brocton, Illinois, died on Sept. 17, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and served in the U.S. Navy. After being discharged, he returned to Brocton and farmed for the rest his life. He was a 54-year member of the Robert Willoughby American Legion Post 0977. Isaac married his wife, Ellen, on March 18, 2006. She survives, along with two stepdaughters, six step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Frank Edgar Braden ’57

(Company A) N ’55 died on Oct. 1, 2020, from pancreatic cancer in Sarasota, Florida. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1961 with a B.A. in economics and foreign affairs. He then joined the U.S. Navy and served two years as a gunnery officer aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Lexington, spending time in San Diego, Pensacola, and the Far East. He continued serving in the ready reserve and retired after 20 years with the rank of commander. Following his active duty service with the Navy, Frank was hired by Marathon Ohio Company in Findlay, Ohio, where he served in personnel and finance positions over his 28 year career.

Frank was a member of the board and past president of CHOPIN Hall, an organization that provides food, clothing and other necessities to those in need in Findlay and Hancock counties. Frank and Ruth moved to Sarasota in 1999, where Frank became involved with the Caritas Food Pantry and directed the food ministry there until his recent retirement. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth; one son, one daughter and three grandchildren.

Paul Jones Fouts Jr.’57 (Com-

pany D) N ’55 of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Nov. 8, 2020. He attended Hanover College and graduated from Butler University with a BS in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and received an honorable discharge. His career as a CPA spanned more than 50 years, including positions at Roy Pile Firm; Finn & Company; and Fouts & Co., LLC. For the past four years he also served as a consultant at Marietta CPAs.

He was a member of the Indiana State CPA Association and held the CIRA (Certified Insolvency and Restructuring) and CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) designations. He formerly served as a board member for the Visiting Nurses Association Foundation. In his leisure time Paul was an avid golfer, enjoyed bird watching with wife, Billie, and was a Porsche enthusiast.

Paul is survived by his wife, Billie, one daughter Julie W ’78 and one son Andrew SC ’81, three grandsons, five stepchildren, 12 step-grandchildren; and first wife, Susan Watson.

David Charles Stillson N ’59

died on Oct. 20, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was a midshipman in the Summer Naval School from 1957-59 and then worked summers for the Naval School

CHARLES BEGGS MONCRIEF ’67

Charles Beggs Moncrief ’67

(Battery A) died on January 6, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He served in a variety of volunteer leadership roles with his Culver class and the Academies, including a five-year term on the CEF Board of Trustees. He was the grandson of legendary wildcatter W.A. “Monty” Moncrief and son of W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. He attended both the University of Texas and Texas Christian Charles Beggs University, Moncrief where he earned his degree in geology. Charlie served in the U.S. Marine Corps, then went directly to work for the family business, Moncrief Oil, Montex Drilling Company and Moncrief Ranches. He was a lifelong oilman dedicated to running and growing the family business alongside his father, Tex. A dedicated philanthropist and servant to the community of Fort Worth, Charlie served as a trustee for Texas Christian University, the board of directors for the State Fair of Texas, the Moncrief Foundation, and a lifelong member of the All-American Wildcatters. He was the second longest-running executive committee member, serving 47 years on the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and as a U.S. Marshal. Charlie’s strong faith in God and stature represented the strength he carried with him. A steadfast leader, loyal friend, companion, the best father, and grandfather to his many girls. He loved to travel, loved the University of Texas Longhorn Football, and of course, an “occasional” Crown Royal. Charlie is survived by his father, W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. ’37; his wife of 40 years, Kit; daughters B.B. Moncrief’90, Michelle Moncrief ’92, Gloria Moncrief Holmsten, Adelaide Royer and Celia Browning. He was also blessed with ten grandchildren. Charlie is also survived by brothers Tom, Dickie ’60, Bill, Harry Johnson ’59, and sister, Debbie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Beggs Moncrief, sister Monty Francine and brother Herbert ’62.

Three generations: From left to right: W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. ’37, Michelle Beggs Moncrief ’92 and Charles Beggs Moncrief ’67.

IN MEMORIAM

from 1961–1965. He graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. in 1963, an M.A. in education in 1965 and an M.A. in speech communication and rhetoric in 1966. With the exception of three years at West Liberty State College, his entire teaching career was spent at Kent State University. At the Tuscarawas campus, he coached women’s softball and, with the help of Harold Shade, started the first women’s basketball team. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marlene; one daughter, and a granddaughter.

Larry Carl Dawson ’61 (Com-

pany A), age 76, of Lakeland, Florida, died Aug. 11, 2019. He served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and retired from the USDA in 2014. He had a passion for gardening and fishing. Larry is survived by his wife, Joann, three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Jerry Richard Marsh ’62

(Battery C) of Muncie, Indiana, died Oct. 23, 2020, at West Park Rehabilitation in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Michigan State University, then transferred to Western New Mexico from where he graduated in 1968. He was inducted into the U.S. Army where he served one tour in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader, and later resigned his commission as captain. He was in the Army National Guard from 1982–1987. Jerry began working at Marsh

REMEMBERING THE FAMILY

Harold “Hal” Weitgenant of North Judson, Indiana, died on March 23, 2020. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, where he served on the U.S.S. Maddox and earned the rank of Captain. Hal graduated from Purdue University and started a construction company called Gardin and Weitgenant, where he worked for many years before becoming a marine surveyor.

Hal joined the Culver staff on May 15, 1987 in a newly-created position: construction manager and assistant director of facilities. Several campus building projects were in the works, and his primary role was to ensure that construction projects were getting quality materials and workmanship. He reached those objectives by creating the zone tech program, which identified problem areas on campus, increased timely communication flow, and acted faster on problems, making the Facilities department more efficient and effective.

During Hal’s tenure, the Huffington Library, math and science buildings, numerous Woodcraft Camp buildings, as well as several faculty homes and apartments, were added to the campus. He was promoted to director of facilities in 1995 until his retirement in 2006. Hal is survived by his wife, Judith, four sons, 10 grandchildren, including Victoria ’10, Jonathan ’12, and Aaron ’15, and one great-grandchild.

Lt. Col. Clifford Henry Dawson died on April 11, 2020. Clifford served as chairman and professor of military science and tactics at Culver from 1957–1961. A native of Argos, Indiana, Cliff graduated from Indiana University in 1936 with an BA in mathematics and physics. He was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant and ordered to Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. From there he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps at Palmroy and Dayton, Washington, and Weiser, Idaho in drainage and soil conservation. He met Juanita Rose Wilson on a blind date in Cheyenne and married her on July 18, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana.

Cliff spent 30 years in the military service at various posts, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1966. He served during World War II in Italy with the 1st Armored Division as part of the liberation forces and then in Germany in the occupation forces from 1946 until 1948. During his final assignment at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, he earned a master’s degree in mathematics and education from American University. Clifford served as chairman and professor of military science and tactics at Culver from 1957–1961. He retired to Whispering Pines, North Carolina and taught mathematics at Southern Pines High School and at Union Pines High School until 1980, then worked for H&R Block parttime and taught tax classes until age 90. Cliff was a member of Whispering Pines Country Club for 45 years and their Club Champion in 1969. He continued to play golf until he was 95. Cliff was preceded in death by his wife Juanita and son. He is survived by three children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Ralph Edwin Winters of Culver, died on Aug. 15, 2020. He was Director of Utilities and Repairs for Culver from 1980 to 1986. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1954 and from Purdue University with a BS in agricultural engineering in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for four years, three of which were in Germany, earning rank as a first lieutenant. Ralph then returned to the Monterey area, where he worked in a variety of professions, including farming, selling agricultural chemicals in Leiters Ford, working at McGill Manufacturing as heat treat supervisor, and plant engineer at Arco and BORAMCo.

At the age of 57 he devoted himself to Culver Storage, where his entrepreneurial spirit thrived for 25 years. Ralph was active in civic organizations, including the Culver Town Council. He was also a founding member of Kiwanis Club of Culver in 1984.

Ralph created a scholarship fund, “The Ralph E. Winters Scholarship,” managed by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, and “The Barbara Winters Award for Excellence” through the Culver Kiwanis. In keeping with his passionate support of education, he also served on the board of directors for Ancilla College. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara; a son Craig NB ’77, a daughter Janet ’79 and two granddaughters.

Stephen Dennis Winet, master instructor of science, died on Sept. 17, 2020, at his home in South Bend, Indiana from pancreatic cancer. Steve served Culver from 1977 until his retirement in 2012, leading as Science Department chair from 1989 until 2006. He was named the outstanding biology teacher in the state of Indiana in 1979, received a National Science Foundation grant, and was recognized at

Supermarkets at age 14. He held many positions with the company, district manager being the longest, but store manager as his favorite, at 21st Street and Post Road in Indianapolis. He also owned Fishers Trading Company for six years. After Marsh Supermarkets bought Ross, Jerry was brought in to clean up and remerchandise LoBill Hardware and Sporting Goods and oversee the operations. Jerry is survived by his two sons, Erik and Grant, two grandchildren, two nephews, and one niece.

Jack Leonard Piazza ’63

(Company D) of Wheaton, Illinois, died at age 75 on June 18, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He had worked in investment services. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jan; daughter, Cindy; son Michael, and grandsons John and Joseph Witkus.

Leland “Lee” Brooks Couch

’69 (Company A) died July 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas, after a battle with cancer. He earned a B.A. in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973. Beginning in 1974, he worked in the office of then-state Sen. Jack Ogg. For the next four years his work would also include the Texas Elections Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State. Couch was actively involved with the redrafting of the Texas Election Code and various pieces of election legislation, served as the first state election inspector in Duval County,

Culver with the N.V. Kinsey Instructorship in Science, the holder of the Almore H. Teschke Memorial Chair, and as a Kaser Scholar.

Steve will be remembered for passionately leading science instruction into the 21st century. He brought focus to inquiry and argumentation at Culver, mentored his colleagues in designing the curriculum and shifting practice from direct instruction to a more guided inquiry approach. He also played an instrumental role in helping design the Roberts Hall of Science to support laboratory-based science instruction and student research.

Along with his wife, Elisabeth, Steve is survived by two sons, Ryan Stephen of Michigan and Robert Karl of South Bend.

Dr. Charles E. Bayless died on Nov. 18, 2020, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was a member of the English faculty for 33 years, starting in 1958. He was known for his “Bayless stare” and “gross errors.” He was appointed chairman of the Department in 1976 and held the position until his retirement in 1991. He then accepted a position teaching English at Ancilla College. Over the years, he received many accolades and awards, including Hoosier Teacher of the Year, Roundtable Honor, the Mark B. Kaser Award (Culver’s highest honor for outstanding instruction), and in 2007, Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in English Education, and Ancilla College’s Educator of the Year, as voted on by the students. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from Purdue University, master’s from Indiana University and doctorate from Duke University.

Outside of his educational background, Charlie was a gentlemen’s gentleman. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed entertaining, fishing and sailing on the lake, spending time with his “four-legged friends,” doing cross-word puzzles, attending Purdue football and basketball games, and playing games in which he showed his very competitive nature.

Charlie is survived by his nephew, two nieces and several great nieces and nephews.

Steven Henry Morrison died on Nov. 24, 2020. Steve was the pastor at Saint Mary’s of The Lake in Culver from 1986 to 1989, a role which requires concurrent service as the Roman Catholic priest serving the Academies. He graduated from Saint Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He was ordained a priest in the Order of the Holy Cross (Crosiers) on May 15, 1976. In 1983, he incardinated to the diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Steve served as an assistant pastor at Holy Family parish in South Bend from 1983 to 1986 before coming to Culver. In 1989, he left the service of the diocese and began a career in social work, specializing in the treatment of troubled teens. Steve earned an MS in social work from Indiana University and served as a counselor in the Northern Indiana/Ohio area for many years, mainly at the Marsh Foundation in Van Wert, Ohio. He retired from the Marsh foundation in 2017 after more than 30 years.

Steve is survived by his loving companion, Carol Staszewski; her three children, five grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Donald Eugene Hume of Winslow, Indiana, died on Dec. 31, 2020 at the age of 94. His life was rich in friendships and service. Don served in the 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater, and at (almost) 18 years of age, was among the last soldiers trained on horseback. He served as a military scout in the liberation of the Philippines, earning three bronze battle stars, and was present when the U.S. flag was raised over Tokyo.

After returning from the war, Don served his community, state and country as a public school teacher and principal for 36 years, as an officer and instructor at Culver Summer Schools & Camps for 51 summers, and as a colonel in the Indiana Guard Reserve. He was elected and re-elected as state representative for 22 years. Don was also a three-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash, awarded by three different Indiana governors.

Don received an honorary doctorate of law from Oakland City University. He enjoyed teaching students — young and old — always encouraging them to reach their greatest potential and imagining their best future. His example was always to go and do with full engagement, whether learning to scuba dive in his 60s, teaching chess and archery in his 70s, traveling in his 80s, or learning about technology in his 90s.

Don was preceded in death by a son, Clinton, and is survived by his wife of 70 years, Shirley; three daughters, Denise SSG ’70 and Darcee SSG ’77, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM

and was the Secretary of State legislative liaison to the Texas House and Senate on all election and ethics issues.

In 1978, Lee joined the office of Read-Poland Associates (now GCI Read-Poland) as an account supervisor, primarily interfacing on behalf of his clients with statewide elected officials and members of the Texas Senate and House. He served as the first state election inspector in Duval County, and the Secretary of State legislative liaison to the Texas House and Senate on all election and ethics issues. In 2007, he joined his client Bell Helicopter Textron as their first Manager of Legislative Affairs. Lee is survived by one brother, one sister, and four nieces.

William Levi “Lee” Wearly Jr.

’70 (Troop A) died on Sept. 28, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. from COVID-19 related complications. He earned a B.A. in economics from Purdue University, then moved to the Phoenix area, where he spent his life as a businessman and eclectic hobbyist. A recovered alcoholic of 23 years, Lee was a tireless mentor and ally to others seeking recovery from addiction. After recuperating from a lung transplant last fall, Lee wanted to visit friends in Hawaii, return to favorite outdoor adventures like scuba diving and boating, and reunite with classmates at his Culver reunion, but especially to be Papa Lee to his 2-year-old granddaughter, Rose. Lee is survived by his daughter Ashley, one granddaughter, two sisters, and many nephews.

Michael Alan Cohen ’70

(Battery C) W ’64 N ’65 of Madison, Wisconsin, died Oct. 19, 2020. He received his business degree from the University of Illinois, where he was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and a cheerleader. He earned a master’s degree from the University of WisconsinMadison. Michael worked in real estate and was employed by Home Security of America. He was a member of Temple B’Nai Abraham. He is survived by one sister, three nieces, two nephews, five cousins and best friend Bob Lehman.

Ane Marie Young SS ’75 died on Sept. 28, 2020, in San Marcos, California. On her 16th birthday she soloed in a Cessna 152 at Montgomery Field, San Diego. In August of 1975, she graduated from the Summer School for Girls, during which she studied alongside School of Aviation students. She was a 4.0 GPA graduate of La Jolla High School and attended the University of Denver for three years until she met Darren Smith, whom she married in San Diego. They had four children from 1979–1986 and divorced in 1989, after which Ane moved to Poway with her children. Her most cherished moments were spent with her children and six grandchildren. Ane’s father, Richard A. Young N ’47 is a Naval School graduate. A sister, Caryn SS ’76, preceded her in death.

Keith Elliott Landy ’78 (Band)

NB ’76, the longtime CEO of Germfree Laboratories Inc., died Nov. 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer, but not before seeing his company play an important role in the global race to find a cure for the coronavirus pandemic. The Ormond Beach Company was the maker of the modular biocontainment lab in Singapore that was the first to isolate the COVID-19 virus.

“Everything that Germfree has done over the last 20 years has prepared us to address events like the COVID-19 pandemic,” Landy said. “Going back to before 9/11, Germfree was working with the U.S. Army in developing equipment and mobile facilities that could address the threat of a biological weapons attack.”

Germfree was founded in 1962 in Miami by Landy’s father, Jerome, a physician who began making safety equipment for hospital pharmacies. Keith went to work for his dad in the early 1980s after graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, where he earned a degree in agricultural economics. Landy took over the business when his father retired in 2000.

Landy began working on developing a way to convert trailers into mobile biocontainment labs. Germfree expanded its product line further a couple years later to include permanent modular biocontainment labs. The company provided mobile labs for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Landy was cited as a wildly creative person. He was also a big believer in the importance of a good education and helped pay for college tuition for a number of his employees over the years.

Landy was also dedicated to giving back to the community. Two of the charitable causes he passionately supported were the Jerry Doliner Food Bank, which provided groceries to thousands of disadvantaged families, and Operation Backpack programs at The Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties, which filled 7,000 backpacks with school supplies.

The company issued a statement about Landy’s death:

“The entire Germfree family is deeply saddened by this immeasurable loss. The family business grew to be a global manufacturing company, known across industries and continents. Keith’s unique vision, his uncompromising curiosity, his prodigious intellect, his razorsharp dry wit, his boundless generosity … are just a few elements that we have lost with his passing.” Keith is survived by his wife, Caroline Mitchell, and their three children: Isabelle SC ’17 ’19 (Linden), Owen W ’18 ’22 (Battery A), and Sophia W ’17 ’22 (Linden).

Blake Ellis Leucht ’81, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, died Feb. 2, 2020. He and his wife, Teresa, were the owners of Rough River Pizza Company and Inn in Leitchfield. He was always generous in helping others, collecting guns for target shooting, watching movies, painting, and being outdoors. Blake had an artistic

side and loved to paint and be outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; three children, three stepchildren and one granddaughter.

Enrico David Navarro ’84

(Battery A) CEBU’S sports community is in mourning after renowned sports personality Enrico Navarro who died of an apparent heart attack on Oct. 27, 2020, in Cebu, Philippines. He was well known in Cebu for his efforts to help develop sports at the grassroots level. Aside from serving as athletic director of the Sacred Heart SchoolAteneo de Cebu, he was also regional director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and was the founder of the Cebu Youth Basketball League, which has since become the MVP Sports Foundation Youth Basketball LeagueCebu. He is also responsible for bringing the BEST Center Cebu and the BEST Center Twin Tournament to Cebu, which has served as a springboard for many basketball players to reach new heights. Navarro also served as an officer of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc.

Robert Theron Williams SC

’91 ’92 (Battery A) of Overland Park, Kansas, died Aug. 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. He was a graduate of Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa School of Law. Robert was an employee at Creative Planning in Overland Park. He is survived by his wife, Ashley, and two children.

Christina Claire Thomas ’07

(Benson) died July 21, 2020 in Naples, Florida. She earned a degree in advertising and communication from the University of Central Florida. Her determination and utter refusal to take no for an answer then took her to New York and Los Angeles where she worked in many roles in the entertainment industry. Christina’s health dictated that she return to Naples for surgery in 2016. Since that time, her health increasingly declined. Christina is survived by her parents and one sister.

Augustus “Gus” Andrew Schinderle ’14 (Company

A) died Nov. 14, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Culver, he saved money to attend Santa Barbara Community College to study film. Coincidentally, he found his love for writing and his story idea “Fight for Heaven.” Returning to Indiana, he attended Indiana University-Purdue UniversityIndianapolis to study creative writing. Gus was close to finishing his novel, “Fight for Heaven,” at the time of his death. Gus is survived by his mother, Cheryl; his father, Jack; his sister, Riley; his brother, Rudy ’13; his loving girlfriend, Mary Claghorn; and his half siblings: Heidi, Shelby and Tom, and Jack and Barb; as well as other extended family members.

OTHER PASSINGS

Between August 1 and December 31, 2020, we received notice of death for the following alumni.

Lawrence A. “Larry” Bittermann Jr. NB’44

died on June 20, 2018 Warren Grasett Dennie N’44 died on Nov. 12, 2017 Thomas Louis Kaplin Jr. ’46 (Troop I) died on Dec. 5, 2019 Donald Ray Perry H’49 died on Nov. 4, 2020 Thester Dean Perry NB’50 died on May 2, 2019 Philip Austin Berkebile H’51 died on May 1, 2020 Rhys Morgan Berryman N’52 W’51 died on March 28, 2020 Robert Lloyd Smith Jr. N’52 died on Nov. 15, 2020

Thomas Stanley McNulty Jr. ’53 (Company C)

died on Jan. 16, 2020 Russell Alexander Culin ’52 (Battery A) died on June 25, 2020 John Thomas Beeson NB’57 died on Sept. 8, 2019 Stewart Flinn Scheetz ’58 (TB) died on July 7, 2019

Adrian William Spicer ’58 (Band) NB ’55 W’53

died on Aug. 8, 2020 Daniel Fahnsestock Blossey H’59 died on June 12, 2020

Richard Walter Blair ’60 (Co. D) NB ’57

died on Dec. 12, 2020 James Dexter Moshier N’61 died on Nov. 18, 2020

Albert Greenlief Bickford Jr. ’61 (Battery A)

died on July 21, 2019 Oscar Hank Reed N’63 died on May 6, 2019 John F. Berghausen W’65 died on July 7, 2019 Robert Randall Carlson ’68 (Troop B) died on Aug. 8, 2020 Paul Alexander Gillis ’69 (Company D) died on Oct. 10, 2020 Arley Fred Tackett ’71 (Company A) died on Dec. 2, 2020 Robert Eugene Taber NB’72 W’69 died on Nov. 15, 2020 Bruce Duncan Beebe N’73 died on July 9, 2018 Dillon Bryce Reimer ’96 (Battery C) died on Sept. 25, 2020 Dajt “David” Semani ’11 (Troop B) died on Dec. 5, 2019